Well, I would say that if “relevant to reality” means an accurate map of a counterfactual, then yes, my “technofetishist fantasy set in some dystopian universe” is relevant to reality.
I think models such as “If I had caught the bus, then I would have got to the meeting on time” match reality, even though they are describing events that did not happen in reality.
Well, unless any of us have the ability to substantially alter politics, none of this is relevant to reality.
You’re conflating whether you have an accurate map and whether you can actually travel.
Well, I would say that if “relevant to reality” means an accurate map of a counterfactual, then yes, my “technofetishist fantasy set in some dystopian universe” is relevant to reality.
LOL. All wrong maps are “accurate maps of a counterfactual” :-D
But not all “accurate maps of a counterfactual” are wrong.
None of them match reality.
I think models such as “If I had caught the bus, then I would have got to the meeting on time” match reality, even though they are describing events that did not happen in reality.